This list contains mottos of Norwegian institutions. Norway does not have a state motto; however, the personal motto of the reigning monarch can be said to fill some of that function. The motto of the three last monarchs has been Alt for Norge which translates roughly as All for Norway. The motto was first chosen by King Haakon VII and immortalised as the rallying motto of the Norwegian resistance against the German occupation of Norway. It is not common for Norwegian municipalities or government agencies to have mottos.
Monarch
Each reigning monarch chooses his personal motto; however, the last three kings have all chosen "Alt for Norge".
Government institutions
Military
Municipalities
| Institution |
Motto (in original language) |
English translation
|
| Aurland |
Det naturlege valet [1] |
The natural choice
|
| Fjaler |
Eit ope samfunn [1] |
An open community
|
| Flora |
Der himmel og hav møtast [1] |
Where heaven and sea meet
|
| Rauma |
Verdens beste kommune for naturglade mennesker [1] |
The world's best municipality for nature-loving people
|
| Tønsberg |
Der fremtiden skapes [2] |
Where the future is made
|
| Vågsøy |
Vekst og trivsel [1] |
Growth and enjoyment
|
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